Football Top 20: Don Bosco stays on top, Neptune makes debut

Saed Hindash/The Star-LedgerJabrill Peppers (right) and Paramus Catholic held on to the No. 6 spot and now prepare to meet No. 1 Don Bosco Prep next.

1-DON BOSCO PREP (3-1)Last week: 1
The Ramsey team took a commanding 31-point lead at the half and rolled to a 52-24 victory over Alta of Utah. QB Frank Nutile threw three TDs, two to Isaiah Hill. Next: Friday vs. Fair Lawn.

2-ST. JOSEPH (MONT.) (3-1)Last week: 2
Ricky Jeune hauled in an 80-yard TD pass and returned an interception for a 30-yard TD and Marcus Jemison had two TD runs in a 42-14 victory over Wayne Hills. Next: Oct. 13 vs. No. 4 St. Peter's Prep.

3-BERGEN CATHOLIC (3-1)Last week: 3
QB Jonathan Germano was on point again, going 18-for-23 for 350 yards with five TDs and James Dawson picked up 132 yards and two TDs on the ground in a 62-20 victory over Passaic Tech. Next: Saturday vs. DePaul.

4-ST. PETER'S PREP (3-0)Last week: 4
St. Peter's Prep went down to Rutgers and dominated in every facet of the game with a 56-0 victory over Boston College High School. Mike Rabasca threw for four touchdowns and the defense allowed just 38 yards of total offense. Next: Saturday vs. Union City.

5-ELIZABETH (4-0)Last week: 5
Quarterback P.J. Walker completed all seven of his passes for 83 yards and a touchdown and carried the ball 15 times for 129 yards and three scores when Elizabeth rolled past Hillsborough, 41-7. Next: Friday vs. Franklin.

6-PARAMUS CATHOLIC (4-0)Last week: 6
Jabrill Peppers rushed for three TDs and caught a TD pass from Steve Shanley in a 42-10 victory over Ridgewood. Shanley also threw TD passes to Najee Clayton and James Colacci. Next: Oct. 12 at Don Bosco Prep.

8-MONTCLAIR (4-0)Last week: 10
Brandon Taylor recorded two sacks and Clarence Sears had two interceptions in a 42-0 victory over Livingston. Kenny Rosario caught four passes for 135 yards and a TD and Michael Million rushed for 158 yards and two scores. Next: Oct. 12 at Bayonne.

9-SAYREVILLE (4-0)Last week: 9
Isaiah Cureton’s 29-yard field goal with 2:50 remaining broke a 7-7- tie, then Myles Hartsfield returned a blocked field goal attempt with six seconds remaining when Sayreville avoided an upset with a 16-7 victory over J.P. Stevens. Next: Friday at Freehold Twp.

10-WILLIAMSTOWN (4-0)Last week: 13
Willingboro erased a 12-6 lead with 20 straight points, including two TDs by Marques Little, to come away with a 26-18 victory over No. 20 Timber Creek. Next: Friday at Eastern.

11-DELBARTON (3-1)Last week: 11
Running back Jamie White's return proved to be a welcome addition for Delbarton. After sitting out against Randolph with a shoulder injury, White played Saturday against Chatham and contributed 88 yards on 10 carries with three TDs in a 42-0 victory. Next: Saturday vs. Roxbury.

12-RED BANK CATHOLIC (4-0)Last week: 12
RBs Larry Redaelli, Jesse Flaherty and Tommy Spernal all found the end zone as the team won its 18th straight game in the Shore Conference, 49-14, over Raritan. Next: Friday vs. Freehold Borough.

14-PASCACK VALLEY (4-0)Last week: 16
The Bergen County team rallied for a 33-28 triumph over DePaul in the fourth quarter behind two TD passes from Kyle Schneider, including the go-ahead 17-yard scoring pass to Nick Soravilla. Next: Saturday at Passaic Valley.

15-MADISON (3-0)Last week: 17
Madison and its thunder and lightning running back combination of Shone Register and Justin Goodwin will be well rested for this week's game against Hackettstown (3-1). The team had a bye following three victories to start the year in which it outscored opponents 136-31 combined. Next: Friday at Hackettstown.

16-MANALAPAN (4-0)Last week: 18
The Monmouth County team faced a major test this weekend in Middletown South but prevailed, 35-31. WR Saeed Blacknall had several big plays, including an 85-yard punt return. Running back Tyler Leonetti balanced the offense with 140 yards and a touchdown. Next: Oct. 12 vs. East Brunswick.

18-RIDGE (4-0)Last week: 20
Conor Hughes threw for 166 yards and three touchdowns as Ridge shook off 12 penalties to defeat Somerville, 28-10, in Somerville. Hughes also ran for 68 yards and Evan Skea had 59 rush yards and a score. Next: Friday vs. North Hunterdon

19-NEPTUNE (4-0)Last week: Unranked
Neptune quarterback Ajee Paterson threw for 328 yards with four touchdown passes, intercepted two passes and ran for a score in a 46-10 victory over Matawan. Next: Friday at Brick Memorial.

20-TIMBER CREEK (2-2)Last week: 8
Bryce Shade threw a TD pass and ran for a score and Zaire Williams had a rushing TD when the Erial team fell to No. 10 Williamstown, 26-18. Next: Friday at Moorestown.